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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.92, 332.46 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.92, 332.46 and 130.39 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.92 : 332.46 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.92/332.46 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.92x = 332.46 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.92x = 43,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350.36/240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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